Bible Reading Plan

God calls us to various tasks and roles, not based on our strengths or qualifications, but on what He knows we are capable of. We don’t need to have everything figured out to take steps forward in obedience; instead, we should trust that God will equip and sustain us as we follow Him regardless of…

God calls us to listen to His voice, not the voices of those who say that God’s call is impossible.  Some thought Goliath was too big to fight. David thought Goliath was too big to miss. David rose up with a perspective of faith, not fear, to do what people said was impossible—slaying Goliath. He…

God called Samuel at an early age to listen and then to speak on His behalf. Samuel was faithful with what he was given. Whether he was called to deliver a message to a priest, a citizen of Israel, or a king, Samuel said yes. Sometimes the messages were exciting, but more often they were…

Moses went from being the guy with all the excuses to the guy who courageously obeyed. There’s always an excuse not to invest in the Kingdom of God or the next generation. God wants your faithfulness, not your excuses. Conventional thinking is that God has a plan for my life. Kingdom thinking is offering your life…

Esther left the comfort and safety of the palace to save her fellow Israelites. She did not allow the culture to undermine her faith and she risked her life in the unfolding of God’s plan of redemption. God continually calls us out of our comfort zone into the faith zone. For over 200 years, generations…

Many of us dislike confrontation and conflict, but we often find it unavoidable. Sometimes a conflict may result in separation. How we part ways with others in a relationship, a business agreement, or even a church, matters and also shows our true character. In the Book of Acts we read about a situation between Paul…

Loyalty is a key component of unity and it’s difficult to achieve without sacrificing one’s own preferences and desires. It requires putting aside selfishness, greed, and ambition, and instead focusing on a greater purpose.  The story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz portrays love and loyalty at its best. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi caused her to cast…

How we respond to others when we feel we have been wronged reveals our heart condition. Some common responses include expressing anger, seeking retaliation and holding grudges. While understandable, these are not the behaviors Jesus would encourage. He spoke of and modeled the importance of being peacemakers and peacekeepers. King David once found himself in…

Forgiveness may be the hardest thing many of us do in our lifetimes, but because none of us is without sin, forgiveness is essential if we want to love and be loved in this life. Unforgiveness is one of the deadliest forces in the world; it causes much pain and suffering and creates division. Forgiveness…

As Christians, our love for each other is to be unconditional and unwavering no matter what. In Scripture, we find a person who comes from a very different background, yet models this kind of love for someone who really should have been his enemy. Jonathan’s friendship with David is the epitome of how to “love…